Kershaw's 1.83 ERA is the best by an NL lefty since Koufax's 1.73 in 1966. It's also the lowest ERA in MLB since Pedro Martinez's 1.74 in 2000, and lowest in the league since Maddux's 1.63 in 1995. Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports

Kershaw, shown here arguing a balk call with first base umpire Ed Kickox,shown here arguing a balk call with first base umpire Ed Kickox, led the league in strikeouts (232) and the majors in WHIP (0.92). He finished second to Adam Wainwright in innings pitched, 241 2/3 to 236, and second to Jose Fernandez in opponents batting average, .182 to .195. Robert Leifheit, USA TODAY Sports